ZIP 71473 (Sikes, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71473: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winn Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winn Parish compares with Louisiana
Winn Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winn Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winn Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Winn Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Winn Parish at a glance: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Louisiana: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Winn Parish. They injured 104 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71473 happened on SR-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71473 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winn Parish.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Winn Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winn Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 26 |
| US-84 | 26 |
| La-34 | 18 |
| La-126 | 8 |
| La-124 | 6 |
| US-71 | 4 |
| La-127 | 3 |
| La-1236 | 2 |
ZIP 71473 at a glance
| Population | 573 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,956 |
| Median home value | $77,382 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winn Parish since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -29% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71473
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71473?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winn Parish (104 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71473?
December has the most truck crashes in Winn Parish, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71473?
Since 2015, Winn Parish has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71473 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Winn Parish records 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71473?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.